Courses

PS 551 INDIV. PSYC ASSESS & APPRAIS.   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to improve the knowledge, understanding, and practices of those who take tests, construct tests, and administer tests in applied settings. Prerequisite: TAKE PS-550
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PS 532 JOB ANALYSIS COMPETENCY MODELING   3.0 Credit(s)
Students will learn how to conduct job analysis and competency modeling and how to use the results for designing personnel selection systems and performance appraisal instruments.
Offered: Modules Even Semesters All Years

PS 542 COUNSELING METHODS & TECHNIQUES   3.0 Credit(s)
This class will teach students to recognize and apply basic counseling responses common across all approaches as well as those specific to each approach studied.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PS 595 CAPSTONE PROJECT I   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is dedicated to defining a short research or implementation project in an applied setting.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PS 533 Training and Development   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines theory and techniques used to design, conduct, and evaluate instructional programs based on theories and principles of adult learning.
Offered: Modules Odd Semesters All Years

PS 543 COMMUNITY HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course will examine the multidimensional field of community health psychology, developing student skills in advocacy, community organizing, health promotion, and social change regarding health.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PS 596 CAPSTONE PROJECT II   3.0 Credit(s)
Students either continue Capstone Project I or complete applied written assignments combining psychological theory with fieldwork hours, a case study, or another approved project.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 501 MEDIA, CULTURE, & COMM.   3.0 Credit(s)
An advanced survey of media history, theory, and analysis that examines the impact of communication technologies on U.S. society and global media culture. It also offers an overview of the development of the major media industries and professions, with a particular focus on journalism and public relations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 502 STRATEGIC COM. IN DIGITAL AGE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of strategic communication by exploring how to develop, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relations. Students will consider the social, ethical, and historical implications of using traditional and new communication platforms as part of a strategic communication campaign.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 503 MEDIA ETHICS IN PRO. CONTEXT   3.0 Credit(s)
CM 503 examines ethical issues in strategic communication through the use of guidelines established by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Students will become familiar with ethical foundations and perspectives and apply those principles using case studies..
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 517 MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION I   3.0 Credit(s)
The Power of the Image: The objectives of this course are to help the student develop the photographic skills and insights necessary to create powerful images. The goal of the class is to prepare the student to work in the professional world of photography. Emphasis will be placed on making strong visual images and developing a photo essay. This process will encompass everything from preparation and research to the actual photography and the importance of editing. Abode software will be the post-production tools used in this class. In addition, discussions will examine the business of photography; the changing digital world; magazine work, and publishing. Students will also be encouraged to create a portfolio that will help them to work within the field.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 518 MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION II   3.0 Credit(s)
A multimedia production course that is focused on delivering to students the tools and skills necessary to produce and manage digital content in the contemporary communications environment. The primary focus of this course is the production of video-based stories and projects. Students will develop, write, shoot, and edit productions in HD video. Projects will include both the construction of original stories and the coverage of live events. In this course, students will learn lighting, sound, cinematography, and editing as they engage with the world of digital communications.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CM 599 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMM.   3.0 Credit(s)
An advanced course in the theory and history of communication and media. This course integrates significant production assignments as part of MACOMM's commitment to applied learning. Topics are chosen based on the interests of the MACOMM cohort and in response to changes in the communication and media environment. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

TSL 502 Second Language Acquisition and the Theo   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

ESM 501 PRINC ENV SCI ECOSYS MANAG I   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department